Bmw 116d se auto vs Bmw 118: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bmw 116d se auto
94%
MOT pass rate · 462 vehicles
Bmw 118
81%
MOT pass rate · 195,122 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 116d se auto (94%) and Bmw 118 (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 116d se auto | Bmw 118 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 94% ✓ | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 6% ✓ | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 71,140 mi | 85,676 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 462 | 195,122 |
Most common faults
Bmw 116d se auto
No fault breakdown available.
Bmw 118
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 116d se auto (94%) and Bmw 118 (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 116d se auto report Full Bmw 118 report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.